2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE TPMS

Tire Pressure Monitor System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) on your
vehicle, uses radio and sensor technology to check tire
pressure levels. Sensors, mounted on each tire and
wheel assembly, transmit tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle. The TPMS sensors
transmit tire pressure readings once every 60 seconds
while the vehicle is being driven and once every
60 minutes when the vehicle is stationary for more than
15 minutes. Using the Driver Information Center (DIC),
tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver. The
TPMS also uses the DIC to warn the driver when air
pressure, in one or more of the tires, falls below 24 psi
(164 kPa) or is above 42 psi (290 kPa). For additional
information and details about the DIC operation and
displays seeDIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48
andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53.
A low tire pressure warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster when a low tire condition exists.
The low tire pressure warning light will be shown each
time the engine is started and stays on until the low tire
condition is corrected.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inated to the ination
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire ination pressure label.(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire ination pressure
label, you should determine the proper ination pressure
for those tires.)
As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is
signicantly under-inated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a signicantly under-inated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-ination also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-ination
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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The Tire and Loading Information Label (tire information
placard) is attached to the vehicle’s b-pillar. This label
shows the size of your vehicle’s original tires and the
correct ination pressure for your vehicle’s tires when
they are cold. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.
Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low or high
tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire
maintenance. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64
andWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69.
The SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message, in the DIC,
is displayed when the TPMS is malfunctioning.
For example, one or more TPMS sensors may be
inoperable or missing. Also, the active handling system
will be affected, seeActive Handling System on
page 4-10. See your dealer for service.
TPMS Sensor Identication Codes
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identication code.
Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors,
the identication codes will need to be matched to the
new tire/wheel position. The sensors are matched, to the
tire/wheel positions, in the following order: driver’s
side front tire, passenger’s side front tire, passenger’s
side rear tire, and driver’s side rear tire using a
TPMS diagnostic tool. See your GM dealer for service.
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science
Canada
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on
a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates
on a radio frequency and complies with RSS-210
of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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